Renshin Bunce:
Robert arrives, ready to have his head shaved leaving only the tuft on top that will be shaved during the ceremony
Renshin Bunce:
Chanting before head shaving
Renshin Bunce:
Ready
Renshin Bunce:
Altar
Renshin Bunce:
Suzuki roshi was there
Renshin Bunce:
Susan the ino and Kathy the tanto confer with Katharine the teacher
Renshin Bunce:
The procession begins
Renshin Bunce:
Katharine is seated and waiting
Renshin Bunce:
Kathy Whilden brings Robert into the zendo
Renshin Bunce:
Teacher and student
Renshin Bunce:
Final head shaving
Renshin Bunce:
Putting on the okesa
Renshin Bunce:
Ending
Renshin Bunce:
Teacher and student
Renshin Bunce:
Katharine noted that his okesa was on inside out and fixed it
Renshin Bunce:
Gene noted a tuft of hair that needed shaving
Renshin Bunce:
New Priest with his wife and daughter
Renshin Bunce:
Reception